Legislative Committee Update

atop the existing monopole (which was originally designed to support illuminated signs), and that our community would be apprised of the details. Since that report was never presented to the Board, or our elected that Councilman Riley obtain the report made by the NYCDOB.

Continuing with the Agenda

Last August (2022), the NY City Council introduced Bill Int. 632, which addresses the manner in which building owners and landlords (can or cannot) conduct criminal background checks of potential residents applying for apartments here in New York City. The Board and Management requested in writing, that Councilman Riley ask to amend the Bill to exempt Mitchell-Lama cooperatives in general, and Co-op City in particular, with the understanding that we have a far greater number of law enforcement, and State and City members of the judicial branch of government residing here than in any other development. Councilman Riley, a co-sponsor & supporter of the Bill, understands our request for exemption, and is willing to speak to the Bill’s sponsor regarding the exemption. There are many, many cooperators who are retired NYC employees. I asked Councilman Riley if more cooperators needed to weigh-in on Mayor Eric Adam’s determination to switch approximately 250,000 retired NYC employees from their current Medicare plan making those retirees pay approximately $191/ a March 2022 Court decision to enact the switch, the Mayor turned to the NY City Council to change the City’s Administrative Code.

Councilman Riley turned that discussion into a Council has zero intentions of changing the City’s Administrative Code.”

The Green Empress van is an ongoing issue. Despite the fact that the van remains illegally parked for days, if not weeks at a time, on Bartow Avenue, there is an ongoing conversation about the vehicle being

Emergency Food Pantry (Free)

920 Baychester Ave., Bldg. 1A (entrance faces basketball court). The pantry opens Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, from 11:00 a.m.-12:45 p.m. for grocery distribution. Guests are eligible to pick up food once a month. Look at the last date on your pantry card. The next pick up would be one month from the last pick up or after. It is a 30/31 day rotation, on average. Black Forum will text registered guests if items outside of regular distribution become available. All guests must present a pantry card to receive food. Remember to bring at least black shopping bags, since they pose a health hazard. We require masks and physical distancing.

Section 5 guests should visit the Co-op City United Methodist Church at tions 1-4 guests will register or recertify at the 920 Baychester location, while Section 5 guests go to the Co-op City United Methodist Church.

Required documentation is as follows: NY State Driver’s license, NY State required for all 2022 registered guests wanting to continue visiting the pantry in 2023. These guests must also show the required documentation listed above. Guests should apply by the end of April 2023 even if they do not plan to pick up food until later in the year.

All occupants within a household must be present at the time of registration/

Black Forum has used orange bags to pack monthly packages for distribution. The cost of the bags has tripled, so the pantry will pack the canned goods directly in bags you provide. Thus, four to six sturdy and clean (non-black) bags are a from a motor vehicle. Councilman Riley has introduced a Bill that, when aided by amended NY State Rules and Regulations addressing the dispensing of and concise set of guidelines for dealing with motor vehicles that wish to dispense these products on our streets.

Flooding in Our Apartments

Over two years ago, and more recently, during my 2022 campaign, I’m reminding you that I ran on a campaign promise to effectively address the very costly within the convector’s piping, because the water from the air conditioning process cannot properly drain, it items if we believe cross contamination may occur. This is for your safety.

Three years ago, while watching one of the network shopping channels on television, I saw a promotion for a product that was being touted as the most revolutionary drain cleaner available on the market today. It boasts that its chemical make-up is free of acids & ammonia, that it does not harm pipes, and that the product completely dissolves hair, grease and other types of microbial materials (not manufactured items) which is the main cause of the blockage within our drains.

I use this product in my convector drains every year during the May heat to A/C switchover, and I’ve had three years, because I use the product pro-actively. This year, I will be adamant in my advocacy to have Management use this product in at least one building line (the one with the worst overall record) starting action will produce positive results.

As always, thank you for reading my viewpoint, and I can be reached at: rsaunders@riverbayboard.com.

Black Forum is not sponsoring in-person defensive driving classes at this time, but an online version of the course is available at the Empire Safety Council website: to receive a discount.

Contact Us: Reach out to us at coopcityblackforum@gmail.com.

––D. Illis

Bronx County Chorus Building 27 Association

Bronx County Chorus invites all to join and sing with the Chorus this spring. The Bronx County Chorus proudly announces the start of rehearsals for its 84th season. Vaccines and face coverings are optional following current CDC guidelines. Wearing a face covering doesn’t affect singers’ vocal ability.

evenings from 7:30-9:30 p.m. at the First Lutheran Church of Throggs Neck, located at 3075 Baisley Avenue, Bronx, NY 10461. Chorus director, the tal-accompanied BCC in the past. He comes to BCC with a full resumé and impressive musical teaching this spring will create a delightful program to celebrate Disney.

Bronx County Chorus currently has openings in all sections and always welcomes new singers, returning chorus members or semi-professionals. Anyone interested in joining is welcome to visit rehearsals, meet the director and chorus members. The date is February 6th at 7:30 p.m. A unique chorus within this area, Bronx County Chorus is proud to say that all featured soloists are actual members of the chorus. View the chorus Zoom concert productions of last Spring 2021 and holiday season, 2021 on YouTube, search by “Bronx County Chorus”.

The latest news from Bronx County Chorus can be found on Facebook or online at www.BronxCountyChorus.org. Should you have any questions, please call 718-320-2790 or email using the email address given at www.BronxCountryChorus.org , and leave a detailed message that includes your contact information.

Bronx County Chorus is made possible with funds from the Statewide Community Regrants Program, a regrant program of the New York State of the Governor and the New York State Legislature and administered by the Bronx Council on the Arts.

––Eva Kindaichi-Lazaar

Building 19 Association

Hello, Building 19 family. Happy February! As a reminder, this new month is not the only thing that has started. Today marks the kick-off to the Association’s annual membership drive. We will be down in the lobby on Saturday, February 4, from noon to 6 p.m. If you are a current member, we would love to have you continue with us. If you are not a member, the Association would love to have you as a member. The annual dues are $10 and you will receive a membership card afterwards. In addition to today, the Association will be collecting annual membership dues on the following dates:

Tues., February 7, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Thurs., February 9, from 4 p.m.-8 p.m.

Sat., February 11, from noon-6 p.m.

Sat., February 25, from noon-6 p.m.

I want to thank those who attended our general meeting on Friday, January 27. I also want to thank Joshua Blake, director of Riverbay’s Janitorial Services, for being our meeting’s guest speaker. Some of the topics that he spoke about included how Riverbaycreasingly popular to those who consider themselves dispose of the specialty light bulbs by putting them in a plastic bag, ideally a clear one, and place it on the recycle them. He also encouraged cooperators to be vigilant and report any mess that they see to Riverbay in order to maintain a clean building.

Our next association committee meeting will be next Tuesday, February 7, at 7:30 p.m. As always, stay safe and I look forward to seeing you this month.

––Leon Tulton

Building 9 Association

Greetings, Building 9 family and friends. Please continue to perform random acts of kindness toward one another.

Please contact the Parking and Leasing Department if you have not yet secured the key fob(s) for our lobby entry doors.

There are still seats available at the Building 9 Association table for the Valentine’s Weekend Classic Night of Soul in the Dreiser Auditorium on Saturday, February 11. event.

Jennedys (pictured right), were kind enough to donate a Christmas tree for use in our lobby next year. This tree is gorgeous! We can hardly wait for next Christ-

Thanks to our Lobby Decorating committee, decorations were removed on or around January 6th asagement.

At the most recent Buildings and Grounds committee meeting, it was explained that one possible reason for laundry room washing machines display- ing varying or inconsistent wash cycle times is the wash settings selected by the user. There are four cycle options which require differing cycle times. Check your settings before you start your washers. completed in Building 9A. The work has begun in Building 9B. Please look at the installed molding to determine if the work is acceptable and not shoddy looking. If you see a problem or have concerns about the installation, please notify the Call Center. They will notify Rick Schmidt in the Riverbay Technical department.

Please be available to promptly remove your clothes from the laundry room washers and dryers. Others are anxiously waiting to use the machines after you are done. Please do not allow your children to play in or with laundry carts. Please do not place your soiled laundry on the laundry tables, benches nor in carts. It is unsanitary.

Saturday, January 28. I participated at the Bay Plaza ensure that Co-op City retains its status as a recognized and strong voting bloc, we must be registered and we must vote. It does not matter who you vote for, just come out to vote.

“If you change the way you look at things, the things you look at will change.” – Wayne Dyer

––Linda Collins

Baychester Library is temporarily closed for renovations. Please visit www.nypl.org/locations/baychester for information on upcoming virtual events for children and adults. Holds can be picked up at the Eastchester Library, 1385 E. Gun Hill Rd., Bronx, NY. The Baychester library is expected to reopen this month.

Hello, neighbors. We hope all is well and the New Year 2023 will be better and healthy for us all. We are still not out of the woods yet. Keep the masks on around gatherings.

Congratulationslison celebrated his retirement with the community, staff, family and friends and all who came to wish him well. It was a great, fun and wonderful time.

Cooperators have received the Window Fguards form and Safety Notice from Riverbay; and the deadline is February 15, 2023 to comply. If you do not have children living with you but they visit quite ofchildren’s safety. To comply online takes less than

Building 27 Association – Our meeting was held on January 26 at 7 p.m. in the Association Room, rear of Building C lobby. We had two guest speakers, Bernado Rodriquez,

Day Supervisor of the Garage

The shareholders were informed that arrangements were made to distribute key fobs to Building 27 on February 8 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. We must meet in the Building Association Room in Building C, rear lobby. Shareholders are required to bring your 2022 any further questions, feel free to go to the Parking and Leasing dept., located at 2049 Bartow Ave.

Note: Lost key fobs will cost $25 to obtain another one. A key cylinder will remain in place. They also have discovered there are some concerning glitches that are being worked out. Garage attendants are asa particular garage. All garages have an emergency are monthly inspections of the garages to monitor if the cars meet the standards set by Riverbay, such as proper stickers and registrations, etc. on their cars. We were glad to see all the shareholders, some who time, and the association welcomes you to please come again. We thank both supervisors who were very informative and answered each question.

SCRIE/DRIE

Pearson in our Association Room, Building C, rear lobby, at 7 p.m. on February 16. A notice will be posted.

Happy birthday to those celebrating this month. We continue to offer our sincere sympathy and condolences to the families who lost loved ones. We wish all the best of health and safety. Contact Lydia Rondon at 718-583-3040 and she will gladly acknowledge your birthday by sending you a card; she is excellent in sharing goodwill. Also, notify her of any illness, or if a neighbor has become deceased or transferred to a nursing home.

“There is no power for change greater than a community discovering what it cares about.” ––Margaret Wheatley

––H. Overman

Lost Ring

Graduation Ring; City College of New York; 1966.

The stone has three Greek letters on it: Beta Sigma Rho.

Lost in or around Food Universe in the Bartow Mall a couple of weeks ago.

If found, please contact: Stewart Berman at (347) 880-2235.

Greetings, Retirees and friends,

Happy February, everyone. Following is an inspirational quote in honor of Black History Month: “Change will not come if we wait for some other person or some other time. We are the ones we’ve been waiting for. We are the change that we seek.”

– Barack Obama

Trip Committee – Seats are still available for our trip to the Resorts World Casino in the Catskills on Wednesday, June 28. This trip will include “A Musical Tribute to Motown” show, lunch and $25 in slot play. The cost per ticket is $140. To reserve a seat for this trip, contact Serita at 347-564-5722.

Scholarship Committee – Scholarship applications will be available at our February 1st general membership meeting. The deadline for the submission of completed applications to the Scholarship Committee is May 19. Applicants must be high school seniors scheduled to graduate in June 2023 and be the child, grandchild, great-grandchild or great-great grandchild of a RoDL member whose membership

Goose Island Seniors

Valentine’s Party – Friday, February 17, at 1 p.m. Members and spouses only in our club room 39. First 60 people by reservation only. Stop by or call 718379-9613 or 347-847-1941. Covered dish. Bring a pot of your favorite dish, salad, dessert or beverage or pay $10 donation at the door. Proof of vaccination required. February birthdays will be celebrated at party.

Resorts Casino – Atlantic City, Thursday, February 23. Price: $45, bonus: $15 for play. Call 718379-9613 for reservation. Buses picking up at our three usual stops: Einstein Loop, 7:45 a.m.; Asch Loop, 8:15 a.m.; and Dreiser Loop at 8:30 a.m. Mask required on bus and in casino. Payment due by Thursday, February 16. Make check to Goose Island Seniors. Mail or bring to 135 Einstein Loop, Room 39, Bronx, NY 10475. You may also Zelle to 347-847-1941 or Cash App to CarlRobertsSr.

“Moses” Sight and Sound Theater – Thursday, April 27. Price: $195; $75 deposit due March 4. For more information, call: 646-579-1701.

Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard – Friday, May 19-Monday, May 21, three days. Price from $565–$754. Deposit: $125 due ASAP. For more information, call 646-579-1701.

Carnival Cruise 2023 – To Amber Cove, Dominican Republic; Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos; and Half Moon Cay, Bahamas. Departing from NY; July 5 – 13. Price: $1219-$1525. Deposit of $250 due now. Final payment due Friday, April 14. For more information, call 646-579-1701.

Notary – Yvonne Menefee is available for notary Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m.

Bingo – Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 1:15 p.m. Members only. Admission: $5 for three cards, 12 games and jackpot. Extra cards are $0.25 each. Refreshments. Proof of vaccination. Temperature taken at entrance.

Game Day – Every Tuesday and Thursday at 1 p.m. Members only. Come play dominoes, watch movies, read books and socialize with other members; $1 donation. Refreshments available.

To all members: Happy birthday to our members who celebrate their birthday in the month of February: Ida (Mitzi) Cleare, Zelma Usher, Maria Mendez, Aida E. Grant, Lauren Frederick, Zoraida Garcia, Joyce Chaney, Lucila Correa, Yvonne Menefee and Aida Gonzalez. The birthday cake celebration will be at the Valentine Party on Feburary 17.

Sick and Shut-in: Barbara Owens is doing better. Maria Mendez, get well soon; we miss you. Ella Thorne is in Workmen’s Circle. Mary Pilla (former Goose Island president) sends her love to all. You can call her at 718-753-1816.

Our club is located at 135 Einstein Loop, Rm. 39, Bronx, NY 10475 at Section 5 Center, phone number: 718-379-9613. You may call (mornings) Mon. – Fri., 9 a.m.-12 p.m. (Evenings) Mon., Wed. and Fri., 6 p.m.-9 p.m., Tue. and Thu., 1 p.m. -9 p.m., or call/text or Zelle Stephen, 347-847-1941. Cash app to $StephenCarlSr. Our email address is goose.island@optonline.net

––Stephen Roberts Sr.

Retirees of Dreiser Loop

is in good standing (membership paid up for the past two years). Questions may be addressed to JoAnn at 718-710-9082.

Newsletter Committee – The deadline for the submission of articles and photos for inclusion in the Winter/Spring 2023 “In the Loop” newsletter is April 15. We encourage everyone to take photos at the various events and outings you attend. The more photos, the grander the newsletter. Questions may be addressed to Georgianna at 718-379-5762.

Membership – If you wish to remit your $25 annual dues for 2023, please make your check payable to the “Retirees of Dreiser Loop” and write “2023 membership dues” in the memo section of your check and mail it to: Retirees of Dreiser Loop, 177 Dreiser Loop, Room 19, Bronx, NY 10475. Questions may be addressed to Mary at 718-655-9170. Members 80-plus years of age (who have been members of the RoDL for 10 years and are in good standing with their membership dues) are eligible to apply for “honorary membership.” To apply, please submit your letter of request to Dorothy Chambers-Byrd, president of the RoDL.

Happy Birthday – Cheers to all our February birthday celebrants. We wish you an incredibly happy birthday and continued peace and happiness throughout the year.

Condolences – Please continue to pray for all those who have recently lost loved ones.

Good and Welfare – We extend get well wishes and prayers to all who are sick and shut-in. We pray that they will all soon see brighter days ahead. Please contact Lorraine at 718-671-6403 or Gay at 718-3200979 to notify them of members who are hospitalized, in nursing/rehabilitation facilities or recently deceased.

General Meeting – Many thanks to those who attended our February 1st general membership meeting. Your attendance served to make our meeting a success. Our next meeting will be held on March 1st at 1 p.m. in Room 19. Please mark your calendars and plan to attend.

––Georgianna Rodriguez

AARP Chapter #4997

January 2023 is now history. Congress elected the is from New York; we are very proud of him. He to follow and support him. However, the House Majority Leader is now Kevin McCarthy, and it took an unprecedented 15 ballots for him to be seated. We will also follow him but for much different reasons.

AARP National is continuing to work for the chapter, we are strengthening our base to include more members who will reach out to the population in support of the legislation that the National Chapter is working on. All hands should be on board to assist in whatever way they can. We are coming closer to our own executive board elections, and we look forward to having more candidates nominated shortly. Any nominations should be sent to Ms. Polite at 718-320-4278.

AARP Chapter #4997 holds a monthly General Membership Meeting on the second Monday of the month. The next meeting will be Monday, February 13, in Room 1 at 177 Dreiser Loop at 1 p.m. Please come out to support us as we attempt to strengthen 45th Precinct Community Affairs unit representative, will be our guest speaker and I am sure you will learn from listening to him.

The Tour Committee is collecting the payments for our sold-out bus trip to Niagara Falls, USA in June 2023. We have additional one-day bus trips still accepting reservations. Ipa’s & Poker Chips on March 9 has a tour and tasting at the Hidden Sands Winery, lunch and a visit to a local casino with a bonus. On August 8, we will travel to Vynecrest Dreiser Loop, Room “0,” open Monday-Thursdaymation on all our trips. You may contact Ms. Wright, 718-379-3370; or Ms. Brown, 718-379-7962, for prices and answers to direct questions.

Thank you, Chancellor Banks, for attending a town hall meeting on the changes to our educational process. It was truly heartwarming to see all support for the youth of Co-op City going forward. They are our future.

From Mrs. Wilson, Good and Welfare contact, we hear no additional news is to be shared but continue praying for our family and friends who are on the road to recovery. She can be reached at 718671-5493 with updates. Keep your health your top priority for a positive and healthy year.

Be Safe-Be Aware-Be Healthy.

––Ann Purnell

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JASA Co-op City NORC Program Invites You for These In-Person & Virtual Activities

Call Einstein OAC, 718-671-5161 to schedule appt. for: Hair Styling: 1st & 3rd Wed., 9 a.m.-11 a.m.; braids, haircuts, shape-up, twist, ponytails, curls and more. Facials & Manicure: Mon., 1 p.m.-3 p.m.

JASA Einstein Black History Month Celebration,

“African American Dance” – Tues., Feb. 21, 11:30 a.m.2:30 p.m. Lunch and refreshments served. Tickets: $4.

JASA Einstein Public Notary – Tues., 10 a.m.-12 p.m.; Thurs., 2 p.m.-4 p.m.

Common Pantry – Scheduled for Tues., Feb. 21, from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. in Bartow, Room 31.

Aldi – Wed., Feb. 8, and Feb. 22; $4. Pick-ups: Bartow, 10 a.m.; Dreiser, 10:15 a.m., and Einstein, 10:30 a.m. Only 10 seats available. Participants must be registered with JASA.

BJ/ShopRite – Fri., Feb. 10; $6. Pick-ups: Bartow, 10 a.m.; Dreiser, 10:15 a.m., and Einstein, 10:30 a.m. Only 10 seats available. Participants must be registered with JASA.

Costco – Fri., Feb. 3rd and Feb. 24; $6. Pick-ups: Bartow, 10 a.m.; Dreiser, 10:15 a.m., and Einstein, 10:30 a.m. Only 10 seats available. Participants must be registered with JASA..

Payment due NOW – African American Heritage Tour of Philadelphia, Thurs., Feb. 16; $124. Deluxe motor coach transportation. Spend time at the

African American Museum. Lunch included at the Golden Corral restaurant. Pick-ups: Bartow, 7:30 a.m.; Dreiser, 7:45 a.m., and Einstein, 8 a.m. Wait list only. Free Financial Counseling Services from 10 a.m.4 p.m. by appointment only in collaboration with Ariva. Please call 718-320-2066 to make appointment.

Medicare Information w/Alex Wu from the Dept. of the Aging – every Thursday, 9 a.m-12 p.m., laboration with Riverbay and the Onaje Allan Gumbs and Sandra Gumbs Community JazzArts Foundation.

Are you interested in learning (virtual) how to tailor your own clothes? Would you like to attend virtual crochet classes? Please register at 718-320-2066.

Would you like to be part of a vocal program that will culminate in a concert for the community?

Concerts in Motion – Mondays, 1-2:30 p.m. Call in number: 646-558-8656, Meeting ID: 527-067-8391.

Bereavement Support Group w/Dr. Smith –Mon., 1 p.m. Dial-in number: 929-205- 6099, Meeting ID: 839 6918 9974, Passcode: 520396.

Painting Class w/Dmitriy – Mondays, 1-3 p.m. Dial-in number: 929-205-6099, Meeting ID: 846 0511 1606, Passcode: 585936.

Notary (Appointment only) – Call 718-320-2066.

Available at Tues., 9 a.m.10:30 a.m.; Weds. and Thurs., 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Einstein Center, Room 34: Thurs., 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

Every Wed. – Painting Classes, 9-11 a.m. Zoom meeting. Dial in number: 929-205-6099, Meeting ID: 920 9563 1147, Passcode: 024057.

Meditation Class – GPC (Grand Parents), 11 a.m.-12 p.m., 3rd Thurs. of every month. Dial in number: 929-205-6099, Meeting ID: 991 1390 5105, Passcode: 170462.

Technology class w/Ralph Lucenti – (Smart devices and computer), Thurs., 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Dial in number: 929-205-6099, Meeting ID: 862 5043 9695, Passcode: 896989.

Line Dancing with Bartow Swingers – Mon., 12 p.m.-1 p.m., Bartow Center, Rm. 31; Wed. & Fri., 12 p.m.-1 p.m., Dreiser Center, Rm. 2.

JASA Bartow Arts and Crafts show for Black History Month – Sat., Feb. 11, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Bartow Center, Rm. 31.

Einstein Older Adult Center – Outings/Trips

Feb. 7 – 9:30 a.m., Tamron Hall Show. Limited seating.

Feb. 15th – 10 a.m., Derfner Judaica Museum.

Feb. 17th – 9:30 a.m., Ridgehill Mall

Feb. 23rd – 9 a.m., Walmart

For info., contact Einstein OAC, (718) 671-5161.

For information, please call: (718) 320-2066 (Schedule subject to change without notice)

Payments for trips at the Bartow office can be made Monday – Friday: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m., & 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. only

Funded by: The NYC Department for the Aging, The NYS Office for the Aging and Riverbay Corporation.

MON., Feb. 6 TUES., Feb. 7 WED., Feb. 8 THURS., Feb. 9 FRI., Feb. 10

MENU Fee for lunch is $2 & $5 for guest. ALL meals served w/margarine and fresh milk. Menu subject to change without notice.

KOSHER: Roast Turkey, Mashed Sweet Potato, Steamed Green Beans, Whole Wheat Bread, Fresh Fruit and Juice

ALT: Baked Breaded Fish

NON-KOSHER: Italian Sausage, Penne, Sauteed Green Beans

NON-KOSHER: Lentil Stew, Carrots and Turnips, Yellow Rice, Sauteed Spinach

KOSHER: Baked Crispy Cod, Roasted Potatoes, Roasted Root Vegetables, Whole Wheat Bread, Fresh Fruit and Juice

ALT: Chicken wrap

NON-KOSHER: Smothered Pork Chops, Mixed Vegetables, Mashed Potatoes

KOSHER: Pepper Steak, Brown Rice, Oriental Blend Vegetables, Whole Wheat Bread, Fresh Fruit and Juice

ALT: Salmon Burger

NON-KOSHER: Curry

Chicken, Cooked Cabbage with Shredded Carrots

Einstein Center (718) 671-5161. Events held in Room 49, unless otherwise noted.

Spring in Your Step Stretch & Tone, 10-11 a.m., Rm. 45

Action Bodies In Motion

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Sultry Salsa Dancing

Smart Phones & Tablets

Dreiser Center (718) 320-1345. Events held in Room 7, unless otherwise noted.

Chair Yoga w/Charles Tyler 10-11 a.m., Zoom only, 1-646-876-9923, Meeting

ID: 995 6534 1173,

Passcode: 855423

Stay Well Exercise w/Denise 10 a.m.-11 a.m., Room 2

Piano Sing Along Class in-person, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.,

Smartphone and tablet

Literacy w/Julesa, In-person, 1:15-2:15 p.m.

Zumba w/Ola, 1-2 p.m., Rm. 2. Computer Learning w/Ralph Zoom only: 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Dial-in #: 347-893-2966,

Meeting ID: 936 8132 9040,

Passcode: 259554.

Blood Pressure, 1st & 3rd Tues. 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Rm. 2

Art, In-person, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

KOSHER: Moroccan Chicken, Roasted String Beans, Challah Bread, Brown Rice, Fresh Fruit and Juice

ALT: Gefilta Fish

NON-KOSHER: Lemon Pepper Fish, Pasta, Steamed Broccoli

Let’s Get It On Zumba 1-2 p.m., Rm. 45 a.m.-11

Line Dancing w/Ellie

Game Time, 10 Alert and Alive 10-11 a.m., Rm. 4 Knitting & Crochet 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Art Class w/Dmitry Virtual, 1-3 p.m. Massage Therapy 1st & 3rd Friday, 1:30 p.m.3:30 p.m., in-person Bingo In-person 1:15-2:30 p.m., Rm. 4

African American Association

Annual Black History Month Film Festival

Join us today, February 4, at 1 p.m. This is our Annual Black Film Festival. We encourage your participation. Zoom Meeting ID: 825 6179 3270, Passcode: 072086, NY Dial in: 1-646-558-8656.

Black History Month

What were you doing at age 18? Whatever it was, it may have paled in comparison to a young man from Earle, Arkansas named Jaylen Smith. Jaylen made a decision that he wanted to make a difference in his community. Unlike many of his Gen-Z peers, Jaylen not only said he wanted to make a difference, he kept his word by making a commitment. Jaylen Smith joined the campaign trail, ran for major and won!

Yes, Jaylen Smith, at the tender age of 18, was elected and is the youngest African-American Mayor in United States history. When asked why and how the idea of running became serious, Jaylen harkened back He said that the work he did with them sparked a desire to do more for his community.

Jaylen’s campaign centered on improving transportation, public safety and increasing access to food sources. Besides his mayoral duties, Jaylen will attend college and plans to set his sights on becoming a Senator and then President some day. The African-American Association of Co-op City salutes Mayor-Elect Jaylen Smith on becoming the nation’s youngest Black Mayor in U.S. history.

Be a card-carrying member of the AAACC

Be the vision you want your people, your children and your world to see.

Greetings, fellow cooperators.

Membership is $15 per year for a single membership and $25 per year for your household.Email: aaaccpower@gmail.com or call: 929-430-3255 The African American Association of Co-op City, P.O. Box 702, Co-op City Station, Bronx, NY 10475. Kindly send a check or money order only.

The African-American Association was organized with the following objectives:

• To provide a forum for African-American issues of importance that affect our lives;

• To address problems affecting the African-American community in Co-op City in particular – and the African-American community in general;

• To provide and make accessible the most up-to-date and accurate information, through educational lectures, forums, study groups, etc. – to enable critical analysis and intelligent decisions based on fact;

• To provide cultural awareness, programs, educational scholarships, and social activities for our youth.

The African American Association sponsors the following programs for your participation

(Contact your respective instructor as indicated below for updates.)

Belly Dance Classes with Xonia Wilson – Contact: Xonia, 646-301-9438.

Evening Line Dance Classes with Cynthia Dixon – Contact: Cynthia, 917903-7073.

Salsa Class with Keith Witherspoon – Contact: Keith, 917-561-6211.

Yoga & Pilates Classes with Meena Sharpe-Hicks – Contact: Meena, 917863-1507.

Co-op City Baptist Church “Gospel Line Dancers” with Joyce Smith –Contact: Joyce, 718-320-0714.

––Michelle Marbury

Building 10 Association

New Cooperators – Welcome, all new cooperators. We look forward to seeing you at the next general membership meeting.

General Membership Meeting – Our next meeting will be held on Thursday, February 9, at 7 p.m. (doors open at 6:45 p.m.) in the Building 10 Association Room (rear lobby of Bldg. 10B). Our guest speaker will be Mr. Joseph Riley, Chief of CCPD. Face masks are preferred. We are looking forward to seeing everyone. Light refreshments will be served.

Successful Aging Workshop – On Saturday, February 25, from 1 p.m.-3 p.m. in the Building 10 Association Room, a workshop will be held on Successful Aging. The workshop will be hosted by our very own Mrs. Karina Williams, BSN Health Educator from Building 10C. The workshop will include

Building 10 Association Dues – The collection of building association dues for 2023 has begun. Building Association dues are $10 per apartment. You can bring your dues to the building association meeting or give to any executive board member. Please note, the money collected is used for association related

Laundry Room – Reminder, our laundry room is used by over 500 families

Church of God’s Children

Saturday/Sabbath blessings to you. May the peace of our Lord be with you. We are located at 127 Dreiser Loop, patio level. Our Bishops are Angelo and Nancy Rosario. We welcome you to join us or any of the Houses of Worship within the community; be comfortable praising our Lord wherever you are. We are a Word-teaching church. Come as you are and enjoy your day with the families who gather here. We offer in-person Sunday Service in English and Spanish at 10:00 a.m. Monday morning Bible Studies with Min. Steve at 9:30 a.m. Youth/young adult bible studies with Min. Chinyeri via Zoom on Fridays at 8:00 p.m. Zoom meeting ID: 89225952943 Access Code: 125685. Thursday night Intercessory Prayer Group by phone at 7:30 p.m. For information, call 718-7909120. Visit our Goodwill Ministry Shop at 163 Dreiser Loop for a variety of items, fellowship and prayer with Sis. Inez. During the month of February, we are sponsoring the Gospel of Love Month beginning at 10 a.m.

February 5 – Sermon: Stop Doubting God’s Plan for your Life, Bishop Rosario.

February 12 – Speaker: Rev. Gail Badger from New Mt. Zion Baptist Church.

February 19 – Bishop Peggy Smalls, Pastor at Change A Life Ministries.

February 26 – Leadership Elevation and Birthday/Fellowship Service (this service will be at 4 p.m.).

“Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God, and whoever loves has been born of God and knows God. Anyone who does not love does not know God, because God is love. In this the love of God was made manifest among us, that God sent his only Son into the world, so that we might live through him. In this is love, not that we have loved God but that he loved us and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins.Beloved, if God so loved us, we also ought to love one another.No one has ever seen God; if we love one another, God abides in us and His love is perfected in us.” (1 John 4:7-12)

At your service,

––Bishop Nancy Rosario

in Building 10 and families from the townhouses. Please remove items promptly from the washing machines and dryers so others can use them.

If You See Something, Say Something – For emergencies, call Co-op City Public Safety at 718-671-3050 and NYPD at 911. For non-emergencies, call 311. You can also contact CCPD at their anonymous tips hotline: 718-879-6311.

Suicide Prevention – If you or someone you know is contemplating suicide or in emotional distress, the number to call for help in NYC is 1-888-NYC-WELL (1-888-692-9355) or text “WELL” to 65173. The National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline number is 988, you can call or text. Someone is available 24 hours a day. Questions, Comments and Suggestions – You can contact the Building 10 Association via email at Building10Assoc@gmail.com. We are also on Facebook the happenings in and around Building 10.

We would like to wish all who are born in February an incredibly happy birthday. Celebrating an anniversary this month? Happy Anniversary!

To the homebound and sick, we wish you a speedy recovery.

To all who have lost a loved one recently, we offer our deepest condolences. Have a great week.

––Jewel Crawford-Duncan

Rivers Run Community Garden

Welcome to the 10th year of Rivers Run Waterfront Community Garden! Imagine: passion, commitment and an unwavering belief in this community drove volunteers of diverse ages and backgrounds to design and build this special place.

Our mission has been to use horticulture as an empowering tool for community advocacy. We create a safe greenspace to connect and raise awareness around sustainable organic growth. We lead with environmental awareness campaigns, organize development programs, host guided discussions and events, and work with external partners and governmental agencies who share our mission and principles.

Our vision is to continue creating experiences that shape environmental and cultural awareness as well as provide garden artistry at its best.

We would love for you to join us on this journey.

Work days will begin early this year as there is much to do. Stay tuned.

Our next meeting is Thursday, February 16, via Zoom. Details to follow.

Event Dates (all are welcome):

• February 16 – First membership meeting of the year via Zoom

• March 4 – Workday at the garden (weather permitting)

Membership requirements: $20 per year fee and 20 hours of work. There is teer work requirement are moved up on the waiting list. Volunteers are welcome.

If you would like to reach out to us, please email us at Rivers_run@yahoo. com or call Denise Shelley at 917-232-2982 or me at 718-671-3801. Mailing address for dues (checks only): 100 Casals Pl., #32K, Bronx, NY 10475.

––Gail Sharbaan

Get involved!

Co-op City is your home. If you have talents, knowledge and expertise that can be helpful and improve the quality of life in Co-op City, share your ideas. Join your building association, contact Riverbay Management or pen a letter to the editor.

St. Joseph’s Episcopal Anglican Church

St. Joseph’s is located at 155 Dreiser Loop, lower level, Co-op City, Bronx, NY 10475.

Greetings! Due to the ongoing pandemic and related repairs to our space, St. Joseph’s Church has made some adjustment to our schedule of services until further notice. We are gradually getting back to normal.

The Annual General Meeting held after last Sunday’s church service went very well. Under the leadership of Father Simeon O. Johnson, Priest in-charge, the congregation voted unanimously to continue for another year with the present group of vestry members, wardens and church representatives to other organizations.

Father Johnson will conduct worship service in-person at the church this Sunday, February 5, at 9 a.m. as well as via teleconference. The usual teleconference weekday prayers at noon will also continue.

To participate by teleconference, please dial 1-425-436-6344, Access Code: 509 898, followed by the # sign.

Grace and Peace!

––M. Chambers

Church of the New Vision

Greetings, in the name of our Lord and savior Jesus Christ. The Church of the New Vision and Pastors Kenneth and Deborah Hodge welcome you to worship with us at 115 Einstein Loop North, Bronx, NY 10475. Church phone: 718671-8746 and Pastor’s phone: 914-522-5039.

Our scripture verse for 2023 is: (Luke 10:27) “And he answering said, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy strength, and with all thy mind; and thy neighbour as thyself.”

Sunday service will be at 11 a.m. Masks are required and temperature will be taken.

Wednesday Night Prayer Service and Bible Study starts at 7:00 p.m. The Conference Line number: 646-769-9900, Access Code: 3099388.

Sunday, January 29th Worship Service: “Let Us Walk Worthy.”

Scripture: (Ephesians 4:1-6) “I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called. With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love; Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling; One Lord, one faith, one baptism. One God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all.” (John 1:12)

Thank you to all who collaborated on one accord blessing the community with a free health screening program. Thanks for your energy, spirit and willingness to serve at the Blueprint for Wellness Health Fair on Saturday, January 28. What a great event and wonderful turn out. Special thanks to the Amen Ministries Inc., Elder Mike, Choose Healthy Life, Quest Diagnostics, United Way of NYC, and VIP Star-Network.

Your contributions, tithes and offerings can be mailed to Church of New Vision, P.O. Box 75-3037, Einstein Station, Bronx, New York 10475.Thank you.

––Brenda Brown

Pentecostal Tabernacle

The Pentecostal Tabernacle is located at 100 Co-op City Blvd., Building 22 A, Bronx, N.Y. 10475.

You are invited to join us every Sunday morning for services at 11 a.m. and Wednesday morning for prayer and fasting service at 11 a.m. in the sanctuary. However, prayer meeting will be held online Wednesday evenings at 7:30 p.m.

Friday Bible study starts at 7:30 p.m.; to join, please call 720-740-9746, Access Code: 8876631.

Focus: also ready: for in an hour as ye think not the son of man cometh.” (Matthew 24:44)

“Then shall the kingdom of heaven be like unto ten virgins, which took their them, but the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps. While the bridegroom tarried, they all slumbered and slept. And at midnight there was a cry made, behold, the bridegroom cometh; go ye out to meet him. Then all those virgins arose and trimmed their lamps. And the foolish said unto the wise, give us of your oil, for our lamps are gone out. But the wise answered, saying, not so; lest there be not enough for us and you, but go ye rather to them that sell, and buy for yourselves. And as they went the bridegroom came; and they, that were ready, went in with him to the marriage and the door was shut. Afterward came also the other virgins, saying, Lord, Lord, open to us but he answered and said, verily I say unto you I know you not Watch therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the hour wherein the son of man cometh.” (Matthew 25:1-13)

It is important that we keep our heart right with God with oil in our vessels, nations, with perplexity, and when men’s hearts are failing them for fear; and for looking after those things which are coming on the earth, for the powers of heaven shall be shaken. Signs are telling us that these are the days when evil men and seducers shall wax worse and worse, deceiving and being deceived. Noah had spent many years building the ark, and he knew that the season for divine judgment was near, but he did not know the exact day. The same applies to us in this time. We have seen signs and wonders of strange things are happening all around us, but we do not know the day and time of Christ’s return. Therefore, let us maintain a sweet fellowship with God and prepared for the coming of our Lord and savior. Watch therefore, for ye know not what hour your Lord doth come.

––Rev. R. Sibblies

Circle of Christ Church

Iglesia Circulo De Cristo

147 Dreiser Loop, Bronx, NY 10475 (lower level) Come As You Are…

“I was glad when they said to me, Let us go to the house of the Lord.” (Psalm 122:1)

If you are looking for a place of worship in the local area aimed at teaching the transforming word of God, Circle of Christ Church invites you to fellowship with us. We are a non-denominational, multicultural, and loving church that accepts you just the way you are. Our Senior Pastor Elisamuel Colón and the body of Christ are committed to loving people into a life-changing-liberating relationship with God. The English Service has a Bible-centered children’s church for ages 5 to 12. We have a food pantry that serves the community; moreover, we offer family counseling based on need. If interested, please contact us at (347) 945-1992 or on Facebook: @Circle of Christ Church. See the schedule below and follow us on Facebook, YouTube, and on our website: circleofchristchurch.com.

Monday-Friday: Devotionals on Facebook Live at 11:00 a.m.

Tuesday: Bible Study on Facebook Live, 7:00-8:30 p.m.

Thursday: Prayer Group from 10:00-11:30 a.m. and Prayer Group from 6:45-8:00 p.m.

Spanish Bible Study on Facebook Live from 1:00-2:30 p.m.

Friday: Youth Service (Operation Grace), 7:00-8:30 p.m.

Saturday:

Women’s Fellowship, every second Sat. of the month, 12 p.m-2p.m. Young Adults, every third Saturday of the month, 12-2 p.m.

Men’s Fellowship, every other month Couples Fellowship, every other month

Sunday Services: Spanish, 9 a.m.-10:30 a.m.; English Service, 11:15 a.m.1:30 p.m. Please arrive 15 minutes earlier for screening at the door.

Kids Career Day/Mid-Winter Break

Come Join Us: Ages 5-12 years old; Date: February 20-22; Time: 12-3 p.m.; Location: 147 Dreiser Loop (lower level); register at the front desk. We invited guests to discuss their professional careers with the children. Our goal is to encourage the kids to think about their career interests. There will be fun and games. Likewise, we will provide the children with a cold sandwich, fruit juice and a snack.

––Pastor

Elisamuel Colón

Traditional Synagogue

The Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City is proud to announce the appointment of Rabbi Avranham Eliyahu Parks to be our religious leader. We welcome everyone to join us.

Entrance to our synagogue for Saturday services is on the side door of building 27B.

The synagogue would appreciate donations to keep our shul open. If you would like to help, go to www.Gofundme.com/Traditional-Synagogue-of-Coop-City to donate.

The synagogue will be serving a hot Kiddush meal after Sabbath morning services.

Saturday morning services will start at 10 a.m.

General Information

The Traditional Synagogue is located in Section 5, 120 Erdman Place in the -

The synagogue has services on Saturday morning starting at 10 a.m. After services, we always have a kiddush.

The synagogue has a Facebook page: Traditional Synagogue.

The synagogue needs donations. Whatever amount you can donate, big or small, would help. The synagogue needs men to help make a minyan. There are a lot of Jewish men who live in Co-op City who do not come to services. Please come by 10 a.m., so we can take out the Torah.

The Traditional Synagogue is the only synagogue in Co-op City.

Sabbath ends on Saturday, February 3, at 6:09 p.m.

Candle lighting for Friday, February 10, at 5:04 p.m.

Good and Welfare

$15 per tree (if you want to buy a tree, call 347 449-5005). Mazel Tov, to all having simchas. If you are ill, we wish you good health. If you asked the Rabbi to say prayers for a sick person, you should make your donation to the synagogue.

To All Members

Happy birthday, Debbie Schwartz, Mark Caetaie and to all our members who will be celebrating their birthday or anniversary in January. Please send me your names and I will add them to the list.

Fun and Games

After services and Kiddush, members play games. Your support for the Traditional Synagogue is greatly appreciated. Wishing all our members and friends peace and good health.

––Bruce Gitelson

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Co-op City Baptist Church

Building 20 Association

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The Co-op City Baptist Church exists to glorify God and to establish a living community of people who follow the teachings of Jesus the Christ through worship, prayer, Bible Study and fellowship. We seek to meet the spiritual and physical needs of the church through ministry.

––Hattie L. Lucas

MetroCard Bus

The bus only makes one stop in Co-op City: For more MetroCard information, please visit new.mta.info/fares.